EEA AND NORWAY GRANTS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

EEA AND NORWAY GRANTS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area (EEA) and to the strengthening of cooperation with 15 countries in Central and Southern Europe. In the 2004-2009 period projects worth EUR 104.6 million were supported via these funds in the Czech Republic. of cultural heritage, healthcare support and human resources development. In the current period the Czech Republic will receive are designed for implementation of projects concerned with the development and cooperation between nongovernmental organisations, research institutions and organisation in both the public and private sectors. The and development, the environment and children and heritage. The funds are distributed across 15 programmes the Finance in cooperation with the relevant ministries. Special programmes have been established for nongovernmental organisations, research and development organisations and educational institutions. Partner institutions from the donor states take part in the institutions. Moreover, so-called small grant schemes will programmes. Open calls for applications within individual beginning of 2013. A list of acronyms MoF) PO Programme Operator PP Programme Partner DPP Donor Programme Partner SGS Small Grant Scheme (suitable for NGOs) OC Open Call The roles of various stakeholders The NFP (MoF) is responsible for implementation The PO is responsible for programme implementation The PP is an expert guarantor for the programme. It is involved in the preparation of the programme content and, following its approval, in the activities related to announcement of the Call, receipt and evaluation of project proposals. It is responsible for the implementation of SGSs and PDPs. The DPP and evaluation of programme implementation. It also contributes to the strengthening of bilateral cooperation. The task of the NE the relevant information between Norwegian and Czech organisations and to promote the EEA of bilateral cooperation.

PROGRAMMES IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC CZ01 Technical Assistance and Bilateral Fund at National Level / 2.6 Mil. the National Focal Point to cover the costs associated with Republic. The Bilateral Fund at national level has been established in order to strengthen bilateral relationships between the donor states and the Czech Republic. Project proposals EEA GRANTS CZ02 Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services / Environmental Monitoring and Integrated Planning Control / Adaptation to Climate Change / 18.42 mil. The objective of the programme is to stop the loss of policies and legislation and preventing the fragmentation focused on the protection of endangered species and a PDP aimed at the protection of marshes. PO: MoF / PP: MoE / DPP: Directorate of Nature Management CZ03 Programme for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO Programme) / 9.81 mil. The programme is designed to support NGOs pursuing public interest in their operations. The main topics programme also focuses on environmental protection and work with children at risk. The programme will be + Environmental Partnership Foundation (Nadace CZ04 Children and Youth at Risk / 4.3 mil. of the network of services related to work with families and on increasing stakeholders involvement in decisionmaking processes. An OC, an SGS and a PDP focused on PO: MoF / PP: MoLSA CZ05 National, Regional and Local Initiatives to Reduce Inter-Group Inequalities and to Promote Social Inclusion / 1.24 mil. One PDP will be carried out as part of the programme, aiming at strengthening the implementation inclusion policies and combatting the manifestations of extremism and racism. The project entitled Campaign against Racism and Hate Violence entails a national campaign in the media and educational programmes for teachers, in the Ústecký and Moravskoslezský Regions.

CZ06 Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Art / 21.29 mil. one Conservation and Revitalization of Cultural Heritage is focused on projects dealing with museum- heritage and renovation of immovable cultural heritage listed in the Central List of Cultural Heritage of the Czech cultural heritage management). The area involves an OC heritage. The second area Promotion of Diversity in Culture and Arts within European Cultural Heritage exhibitions, music, etc.). An SGS will be implemented within this area. EEA AND NORWAY GRANTS CZ07 EEA Scholarship Programme & Bilateral Scholarship Programme / 3.8 mil. cooperation and exchanges of pupils, students and staff institutions between the Czech Republic and EEA and involves institutional cooperation and exchanges of students and staff at higher education institutions implemented for both areas. Programmes (NAEP)/ DPP: Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education, Icelandic Education Affairs, Liechtenstein NORWAY GRANTS CZ08 Pilot Studies and Surveys on Carbon Capture and Storage Technology (CCS) / 7.04 mil. The programme is designed to facilitate implementation technologies that will result in enhanced knowledge and international cooperation in this area. Moreover, the to raise the level of awareness of CCS on the part of programme implementation. PO: MoF / PP: MoE CZ09 Research Support Fund / 12.5 mil. This bilateral programme is focused on the development humanities, the environment and health. The programme will be implemented through OCs. CZ10 Capacity-Building and Institutional Norwegian Public Institutions, Local and Regional Authorities / 1.76 mil. One PDP envisaging bilateral cooperation with the Council of Europe will be implemented within the programme. Its objective is to train the relevant persons at all levels of public administration in uncovering and investigation of derived from illegitimate sources. OP: MoF / PP: MoF / DPP: Council of Europe

CZ11 Public Health Initiatives / 19.18 mil. The programme is divided into two areas. The objectives means of helping the target groups of patients obtain good health care, to enhance prevention and to avoid subsequent complications. This area involves an OC, an SGS and a PDP focused on rehabilitation care. The prevention of diseases and health problems in the child age and rare diseases of children. It will take the form of an OC, an SMG and two PDPs. PO: MoF / PP: MoH / DPP: Norwegian Institute of Public Health CZ12 Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Promoting Work-Life Balance / Fighting Domestic and Gender-Based Violence / 6.2 mil. with equal opportunities for men and women in business, institutional measures to ensure equal opportunities and a higher rate of participation of women in public life. The second area is concerned with prevention and support for people facing domestic violence. It is also focused on support for education and watchdog activities of public administration bodies. An OC and an SGS will be implemented as part of the programme. CZ13 Domestic and Gender-Based Violence / Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Promoting Work-Life Balance / 0.84 mil. One PDP will be implemented as part of the programme. It will aim at supporting preventive measures to combat domestic violence and at building capacities at public effective opportunities for harmonising work and private/ the project. PO: MoF / PP: MoLSA CZ14 Strengthening the Schengen Cooperation and Combatting Cross-Border and Organised Crime, / 7.04 mil. The programme consists of a number of PDPs the between the relevant government bodies. PO: MoF / PP: MoI CZ15 Judicial Capacity Building and cooperation / Correctional Services Including Non-Custodial Sanctions / 4.93 mil. Several PDPs will be implemented within the programme. The projects deal with issues such as refurbishment of Probation and Mediation Service and the Prison Service. groups of prisoners (schemes for prisoners, materials for imprisoned foreign nationals) and enhancement of videoconferences. PO: MoF / PP: MoI / DPP: Council of Europe Global Fund for Decent Work and Tripartite Dialogue / 0.7 mil. The programme, which is allocated 1% of the total promotion of decent work and improvement of tripartite unions and public authorities in supporting equitable and sustainable economic and social development. Two OCs took place in 2012, no other OCs are expected.

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